Ozarks At Large

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Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the four men running for Arkansas governor weigh in on what they might do with the Private Option expansion if elected. And we hear from people trying to stop illegal dumping in counties across the region as well. We also hear comment from a ribbon cutting last night for a new stretch of trail in Fayetteville that will allow easier access to Mount Kessler and more.
The Walton Family Foundation is donating $25.5 million to support the expansion of a public charter school management organization known as KIPP or Knowledge is Power Program.
“The Privateers” by Andrew Bird
“Rock of Ages” continues at Walton Arts Center. Also, some quilt-sharing and detective work will happen at the Rogers Historical Museum tomorrow.
“Don’t Stop Believin” by Journey
Every year, the University of Arkansas celebrates International Education Week in honor of students who travel thousands of miles to get an education in the United States. This week, we’ll talk to these students to gain an insight into their lives here. Today, Kyle Kellams speaks with Daniela Jankovska, a student from Macedonia who’s getting a degree in apparel studies and marketing.
Arts Live Theatre will present Disney’s Cinderella starting tomorrow through Sunday at the Continuing Education Auditorium, 2 East Center Street in Fayetteville. Tickets may be purchased at www.artslivetheatre.com or by calling 479.521.4932.
“Bippity Boppity Boo” by Disney’s Cinderella
Every year, the University of Arkansas celebrates International Education Week in honor of students who travel thousands of miles to get an education in the United States. This week, we’ll talk to these students to gain an insight into their lives here. Today, we hear a story by Ozarks at Large’s Iti Agnihotri-Mudholkar about the International Bazaar, the official kick-off event for the International Education Week that was hosted yesterday in the University of Arkansas Union. To watch a video of the traditional Japanese “Suran Bushi” song-dance performance, click here.
“Taiko Daiko” by Taiko Drums: Music of Japan